Preserving and enhancing cultural heritage with advanced digital technologies

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action leverages advanced digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and augmented reality, to protect, preserve, and enhance Europe's rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The program seeks to widen access to cultural assets, foster innovation within cultural and creative industries, and strengthen the societal value of cultural heritage, building resilience for future challenges.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding, detailing the target groups and the geographical scope of the program. It emphasizes fostering collaboration across diverse European entities to safeguard and promote cultural heritage through digital innovation, aligning with the program's overarching objectives.

What is Funded

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for support, alongside considerations for eligible costs and the expected developmental stage of supported initiatives. The program specifically targets innovative research and development in the digital realm applied to cultural heritage.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of financial support offered by the program, specifically identifying the type of financial instrument and the overall budget allocated to the call. It clarifies how funding is disbursed within the framework of Horizon Europe.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various stipulations, from general admissibility and consortium formation to other important provisions governing project execution and adherence to broader EU policies.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the process of submitting their proposals and explains the mechanisms by which funding decisions are made and communicated. It outlines the key steps from application flow to the selection and notification of successful projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that formally authorize, establish, and govern the funding program. It ensures transparency by outlining the primary sources of its legitimacy and other significant regulations that shape its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Cultural Institutions, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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